Wear white for Surflight Theatre fundraiser on Aug. 8

Glistening crystals, white streamers and balloons will adorn The Gables Inn and Restaurant in Beach Haven during the White Party on Friday, Aug. 8. The event, being held from 6 to 10 p.m., will serve as a fundraiser to benefit the Surflight Theatre in honor of its 65th anniversary.

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The event will be held at The Gables Inn.

Guests in attendance are encouraged to laugh, eat, drink and dance — and, of course, wear white.

“It’s just so right for the Island that we should all wear white and have a wonderful fundraiser for Surflight,” said Sondra Beninati, owner of The Gables and a Surflight Theatre board member. “We’re telling folks that they can wear shorts, T-shirts; we don’t care. They can dress up or down. Just wear white.”

Delicious hors d’oeuvres as well as a champagne fountain will be available throughout the night.

Live music by Killer Joe and the Lido Soul Review will be performed in the garden.

“They’re a fabulous cover band with a lot of sound and a lot of soul,” said Beninati, who happened to see the band perform at a B.B. King concert in New York City.

Stars from Surflight’s “Spamalot,” set to perform July 30 through Aug. 24, will also be singing songs during the party.

“There’s going to be a lot of different music going on,” said Beninati. “It’s fun, the music is great, and people can dance their asses off and just have a great time.”

Tickets to the event cost $125 per person. Sponsorship opportunities are also available.

To reserve space, or for more information, call 609-492-9477 or email info@gableslibi.com.

— Kelley Anne Essinger

This article was published in The Forked River Gazette.